Tandoori Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe
Tandoori Chicken Tikka Masala is a popular Indian dish that originated in northern India. It consists of boneless chicken pieces that are marinated in a mixture of spices, yogurt, and lemon juice, and then grilled in a traditional tandoor oven. Once grilled, the chicken is simmered in a rich and creamy tomato-based sauce to create a delicious and flavorful meal. The dish is typically served with rice, naan, or roti and is a staple of Indian cuisine.
Ingredients
- 500 Chicken Breast / boneless chicken
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 inch ginger
- 2 green chillies
- ¼ tsp coriander powder
- ¼ tsp cumin powder
- ¼ tsp black pepper powder
- ¼ tsp Red Chilli Powder
- ¼ tsp turmeric powder
- ½ tbsp salt
- ¼ tsp Garam Masala
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 cup yogurt / dahi / curd
- ½ cup tomato puree
- 2 tbsp oil
Instructions
Preparations:
- Assemble all ingredients together to avoid last minute rush.
Cooking
- To prepare the masala paste, simply blend together garlic, ginger, green chillies, coriander powder, cumin powder, black pepper powder, red chili powder, turmeric powder, salt, garam masala powder, lemon juice, yogurt and tomato puree.
- Make sure you add enough yogurt to make a thick consistency. If using canned tomatoes, use less than half a can. Keep in mind, however, that the amount of spices varies depending on your taste buds.
- Transfer the masala paste into a Mixing Bowl and add oil and chicken pieces. Mix everything well together so that chicken pieces are coated properly with masala paste.
- Now, let them marinate over night or at least for 4- 5 hours in a refrigerator.
- Next, you can take skewers and place 2 to3 chicken pieces into it and cook the chicken pieces in an electric oven.
- Or you can cook the chicken pieces in a Kadai or Frying Pan on gas flame.
- Cook until charred on both sides.
- Remove the chicken pieces from heat or oven, let them rest for 5 minutes, and slice them thinly.
- Serve hot with green chutney and onions.
Equipment Used for This Recipe
- Electric Tandoor
Notes & Tips
- Choosing Chicken: Remember to buy good quality chicken for this recipe.
- Cooking: Also, don't overcook the chicken as this will result in dry chicken. The best Chicken Tikka is which is tender and juicy.
- Spices: You can adjust the spices as per your taste preference.
- Oil: You can choose any neutral tasting oil for this Tandoori Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe.
- Tomatoes: You can take fresh tomatoes and blend them together with other ingredients in the Blender, in case tomato puree is not available.
- Ingredients & Equipment: Find these Ingredients & Equipment at Indian specialty food stores or online stores. For review of some stores, please refer to the Grocery Review Section on our Website.
Nutrition Information (Note: Approximate)
Nutrition Facts
Tandoori Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
2
% Daily Value*
Fat
0.01
g
0
%
Saturated Fat
0.001
g
0
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.003
g
Sodium
0.2
mg
0
%
Potassium
5
mg
0
%
Carbohydrates
0.4
g
0
%
Fiber
0.02
g
0
%
Sugar
0.01
g
0
%
Protein
0.1
g
0
%
Vitamin A
0.1
IU
0
%
Vitamin B1
0.003
mg
0
%
Vitamin B2
0.001
mg
0
%
Vitamin B3
0.01
mg
0
%
Vitamin B5
0.01
mg
0
%
Vitamin B6
0.01
mg
1
%
Vitamin C
0.4
mg
0
%
Vitamin E
0.001
mg
0
%
Vitamin K
0.02
µg
0
%
Calcium
2
mg
0
%
Iron
0.02
mg
0
%
Magnesium
0.3
mg
0
%
Zinc
0.01
mg
0
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.